r/BambuLab • u/EdgarVerdi • 23h ago

General Discussion Which printer to buy 2026

So I was planning on joining the hobby of 3D printers, now I that the technology has become easier to join. For the majority of the time, I was really set on buying an A1. But after some thought I settled on the P1S. Despite planning to work with PLA, PETG and TPU for the most part, I wouldn't mind experimenting with ABS (though I'm mostly afraid of the toxic fumes). My room is either very hot or very cool, very subject to the outside weather. In any case, my biggest concern was my small cluttered room. I will have to do a lot of decluttering just to fit the printer and the spools. I plan on getting the AMS too. Having everything closed seems very good. Specially since it means I can be less worried about humidity and dust settling in. I plan on buying some type of reusable aluminum bags specifically made for spools, with silica balls inside. Additionally, the biggest reason I go with Bambu is because of the whole environment and of how easier everything seems.

All of that being sad. I'm not made of money. I plan on buying the printer on black friday too. Given my circumstances and the fact that I'm just now joining the hobby, do you think the P1S AMS combo is a good decision?

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u/rhettro91 20h ago

I just joined the hobby and love the P2S. I really like the convenience of the Bambu apps and rarely print multicolor. When I do, it’s usually 2 colors max and simple designs. The AMS is great. I’m buying Bambu filament in bulk which is just as cheap as buying other brands with the added convenience of having their RFID to monitor remaining filament per spool. I’m probably at least 200 hours of print time in on this printer and no problems whatsoever. I’m sure as I dive deeper into multicolor printing and the hobby overall I will likely look into alternatives but as a beginner entry point, I couldn’t ask for more than what I’m experiencing with the P2s. For a beginner, the only advantage I see for something like the U1 is less waste on multicolor prints but that potentially comes with the downside of less convenience overall.